FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Multitasking, in an operating system, is allowing a user to perform more than one computer task (such as the operation of an application program) at a time. The operating system is able to keep track of where you are in these tasks and go from one to the other without losing information.

Detailed explanation-2: -Multitasking is the ability to work on multiple tasks at once and complete them simultaneously. In reality it is about planning. Juggling many tasks can become easier and less stressful with practice. Multitasking skills can be learned and improved with every project you work on.

Detailed explanation-3: -PC operating systems use two basic types of multitasking: cooperative and preemptive.

Detailed explanation-4: -Multitasking is also known as multiprocessing.

Detailed explanation-5: -Benefits of Single-tasking When you multitask you are constantly shifting attention and directing energies in all directions, while when you single-task you focus all your energy on the single task at hand and, doing no attention shifts, you also have fewer things to keep in mind in the short term.